City of La Mesa
Should La Mesa regulate short-term rentals? City Council to consider
If you search for a private home to rent for a week in La Mesa, more than 1,000 properties turn up on AirBnb. More than 300 turn up on...
City of La Mesa
‘I feel really defeated’: Lothian renews push to fix La Mesa’s permit process
Six years and $2 million. That, City Councilmember Laura Lothian told her colleagues June 23, is what one entrepreneur spent trying to open La...
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La Mesa puts its last COVID relief dollars into small business program
When Patricia Dillard and her husband ran their own business, no one offered them training, coaching or grant money to help them get established.
"Starting...
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‘That home was everything to me’: Council gives final approval to Jericho Road condos
The apartment was at 1919 Citron St. in Honolulu. Genevieve Suzuki moved in when she was 3 years old and stayed until she graduated...
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Grossmont Center is getting a makeover
The La Mesa City Council has approved the first phase of a widespread redevelopment project of Grossmont Center, the city's 925,000 square foot outdoor...
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La Mesa is considering an increase to parking fees
It's been fifteen years since La Mesa has updated its parking rates, and the city is considering doubling them in its downtown parking area.
Currently,...
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Council supports bill to expedite homeless encampment response
La Mesa is supporting proposed legislation meant to expedite the clearing of homeless encampments along state highways.
When these encampments crop up under highway overpasses,...
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73-unit Jericho Road townhouse development moves forward
A new housing complex is coming to La Mesa, although some nearby residents have qualms about how it will impact congestion and safety.
During an...
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La Mesa offers up to $1,200 in e-bike incentive program
In effort to encourage biking as a primary mode of transportation, La Mesa has introduced a pilot electric bike incentive program. As transportation remains...
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La Mesa to vote on sales tax extension in November
The La Mesa City Council is asking for an extension of a ¾¢ sales tax after a unanimous vote at its July 9 meeting.
The...